Ottawa BlackJacks Launch Ball 4 All Program

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the creation of the Ball 4 All program, in partnership with Kids Up Front Ottawa.

The Ball 4 All program gives businesses the opportunity to give back to the community by donating 2023 BlackJacks group tickets or season seat memberships that will be redistributed to deserving children and youth in the Ottawa area through the Ottawa BlackJacks community partners, Kids Up Front Ottawa. 

By donating group tickets, a company can impact the lives of many children who will experience a memorable moment at a game along with their friends and peers. Donations can range from 10 to 200 tickets per game. Donating one or multiple season seat memberships will allow local businesses to have a direct impact on specific families in Ottawa, who will receive tickets to every BlackJacks home game. 

Led by Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, the Agent DK Team became the first business to support the Ball 4 All initiative by donating group tickets for the 2023 BlackJacks season. 

Kids Up Front Ottawa promotes social inclusion by providing children access to sporting events, concerts, shows, camps, and more. These experiences promote feelings of belonging in the children they support, allowing kids to have fun while safely exploring new interests.

Businesses who would like to lead the way in giving back to the community and learn more about the Ball 4 Allprogram are invited to contact the Ottawa BlackJacks at [email protected] or call 613-690-0519. 

Quotes:

"The Ball 4 All Program links our corporate and community partners to bring deserving young basketball fans to TD Place Arena in hopes of inspiring a new generation of BlackJacks enthusiasts. I am grateful to The Agent DK Team for tipping off this important initiative. I am confident that several BlackJacks partners and Ottawa businesses will hop on to join the cause for the children of Ottawa-Gatineau. Kids Up Front is a fantastic organization, and we look forward to expanding our relationship this season."

-Michael Cvitkovic, President, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club

"The Ball 4 All program brings basketball to the community, promoting social inclusion and creating lifelong memories. It helps us meet the needs of our members, giving children and youth a chance to experience the excitement of the CEBL. We're grateful for the BlackJacks' continued commitment to community development." 

-Andrea Palaczka, Chair, Kids Up Front Ottawa

“We are proud to support the Ball 4 All initiative. As a BlackJacks partner, we truly believe in the power of sports and its impact on the youth. My team and I enjoyed cheering on the BlackJacks this summer and we’re happy to share this memorable experience with other basketball fans in the nation’s capital this upcoming season.”

-Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos, Owner, The Agent DK Team

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About the Ottawa BlackJacks

The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Having recently completed its third season, the BlackJacks have reached the championship semifinal three times. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations Jevohn Shepherd, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. For more information visit www.theblackjacks.ca.

About Kids Up Front Ottawa

Kids Up Front Ottawa envisions a world in which all kids have access to enriching experiences. We promote social inclusion by providing children access to sporting events, concerts, shows, camps, and more! These experiences promote feelings of belonging in the children we support, allowing kids to have fun while safely exploring new interests. With the support of our child-serving Partner Agencies and generosity of our donors, we help deserving children experience all our community has to offer.

About Canadian Elite Basketball League 

A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75 per cent of its current rosters being Canadians. With 10 teams in the CEBL, the league is the largest in the country. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.

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Contact:

Marika Guérin

Director, Communications, Community and Brand

Ottawa BlackJacks Professional Basketball Club

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